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Ministry of Coal
COAL SECRETARY AMRIT LAL MEENA INAUGURATES INDIA PAVILION AT THE WORLD MINING CONGRESS 2023, AUSTRALIA
Shri Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of Coal inaugurated the India pavilion having NLC India Ltd , Coal India Limited  and NMDC at the World Mining Congress  2023 in Brisbane, Australia. The India pavilion at WMC showcases country’s technological prowess in the mining, energy sector and its commitment to sustainable development practices.
NLC India Ltd.  along with participating Indian PSEs welcomed Shri Amrit Lal Meena and other officials from the Ministry of Coal, to its exhibition pavilion. The event, being held in Brisbane, Australia, has brought together industry leaders, experts and organizations from around the world to share knowledge and advancements in the mining and power generation sector.
The visit of Coal Secretary and other officials marked a significant moment for NLCIL and as they engaged in insightful discussions about the future of coal mining, power generation and its impact on the energy sector. The India stall showcases innovative technologies, sustainable mining, power generation practices and country’s commitment to environmental conservation.
Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLC India Ltd, extended a warm welcome to the Coal Secretary upon his arrival at the pavilion. The CMD highlighted NLCIL's dedication to the advancement of the energy industry through responsible mining techniques and adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Also present at the exhibition venue was former CMD of NLCIL, Dr M P Narayanan, who shared his valuable insights about the sector.
The World Mining Congress 2023 presently underway from June 26-29, in Australia, provides the right platform for global industry leaders, experts and organizations to exchange ideas, foster innovations, and envision the future of mining. Participation by Indian PSEs and the visit by Coal Secretary and other officials from the Ministry reflect India’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and responsible mining practices.
Prime Minister's Office
PM appreciates Swanidhi Mahotsav at Etawah, UP
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated Swanidhi Mahotsav at Etawah, UP where the beneficiaries of the Prime Minister's Swanidhi Yojana were honored during the program for their outstanding contribution in motivating maximum loan disbursement and digital transactions.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"इटावा की यह पहल बहुत प्रशंसनीय है! ऐसे आयोजन डिजिटल लेनदेन को बढ़ावा देने के साथ ही प्रधानमंत्री स्वनिधि योजना में बढ़-चढ़कर योगदान देने वालों को सम्मानित करने का माध्यम भी बन रहे हैं।"
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Events for Women
All sports promotional schemes and facilities of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports are equally available and accessible to women athletes. Specific initiatives of the Ministry for promotion of sports women are as under:
- Under the “Sports for Women” vertical of Khelo India Scheme, this Ministry has decided to launch “Khelo India Football Girls League” in Under-17 age group.
- A support of Rs. 3 Crores was given to the Boxing Federation of India for conducting the AIBA World Women Boxing Championship, 2018 held at New Delhi.
- Under the “Talent Search and Development” vertical of Khelo India Scheme, 1344 women Khelo India Athletes have been supported out of the total 2741 athletes.
Funds are not allocated State-wise and Gender-wise. The information of expenditure incurred under different Schemes for promotion of sports, including for women athletes, in the last three years and the current year is as under:

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S.No.
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Name of Scheme
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20

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Khelo India
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118.10
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346.99
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342.24
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321.38
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Sports Authority of India
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367.20
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495.73
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395.00
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328.49
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National Sports Federations
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359.42
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277.68
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245.13
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245.00
This Information was given by the Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports,Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways organises a Third Edition of Conference on Wagon Development for New Commodities
Transportation of Automobiles, Steel, Bulk Fly ash & Cement and Special Commodities were the major themes of the conference
Ministry of Railways organised a Third Edition of Conference on Wagon Development for New Commodities. The objective of the conference was to evolve innovative solutions for transportation challenges in the automobile, steel, cement, food-grain and other special commodities segments and to chart out a roadmap to exploit the market potential in freight segment for the Indian Railways. The attempt is to find workable solutions to transportation challenges pertaining to Railways by involving major stakeholders in freight operations.
Inaugurating the Conference, Member , Railway Board, Shri Rajesh Agrawal said the aim is that 45 percent of total freight movement in the country should be by rail. He said that once the Dedicated Freight Corridors become a reality, there would be substantial increase in the speed of freight movement by the Railways. He complimented RDSO for fast implementation of new designs of freight wagons. Other Members of Railway Board, senior officials from Railways, RDSO, CONCOR and Industry Representatives were present.
Based on the discussion with various stake holders in the last conference, five designs were identified for wagon development. With a specific timeline and focused approach, the designing time for the wagons has reduced from one and half year to six months. Follow up to the earlier conferences also facilitated meaningful interaction between Indian Railways and stakeholders.
Special Service and Features
Yoga is the Best Inexpensive Medicine - Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan
Yoga is the best inexpensive medicine and it will help us to prevent the diseases like as high blood pressure and diabetes, caused due to our sedentary lifestyle changes says Union Minister of State for Fisheries and Dairy Development & Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan. He was addressing the participants, on the occasion of the 8th International Day of Yoga 2022, in Puducherry
He asserted that with the great effort from Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Yoga Day. With this Prime Minister has made the world celebrate the wonderful art that has emerged in our Nation.
In today’s mechanical life, Yoga will help us to have focused minds. It acts as an exercise and medicine and helps us to achieve peaceful life, he added. Minister urged everyone to inculcate the yoga as part of the day to day life routine.
During the event, Minister has performed yoga along with Lt Governor of Puducherry, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, senior government officials also participated in the event.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Cabinet approves renaming of Kolkata Port Trust as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Trust
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to rename Kolkata Port as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port.
The Board of Trustees of Kolkata Port Trust in its Meeting held on 25th February, 2020 has also passed a Resolution to re-name Kolkata Port as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata considering his multifaceted genius as an eminent jurist, academician, thinker and leader of the masses.
On the occasion of the inaugural ceremony of Sesquicentenary Celebrations of Kolkata Port on 12th January, 2020, keeping in view the sentiments of the people of West Bengal, it was announced that Kolkata Port will be re-named after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, one of the most deserving sons of West Bengal and a front-runner in national integration, dreamer of Bengal's development, inspiration for industrialisation and ardent votary of one law for one nation.
Background:
The Kolkata Port is the first Major Port as well as the only riverine port of the country. It came to be governed by a Trust on 17th October, 1870 on appointment of the Commissioners for Improvement of the Port of Calcutta as per Act V of 1870. It features at Serial Number 1 in The First Schedule, Part I—Major Ports of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 and is governed by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. Kolkata Port has traversed 150 years and in this journey it has been India's gateway to trade, commerce and economic development. It has also been a witness to India's struggle for independence, World Wars l & II and socio-cultural changes taking place in the country, especially in Eastern India.
Generally, the Major Ports in India are named after the city or the town in which they are situated. Some ports, however, in special cases or in due consideration of contribution made by eminent leaders have been re-named after great national leaders in the past. Nhava Sheva Port Trust was renamed as Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust by the Government in the year 1989. The Tuticorin Port Trust was renamed as V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in the year 2011 and the Ennore Port Limited has been re-named as Kamarajar Port Limited in the honour of Shri K Kamarajar, eminent freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Recently, in 2017 Kandla Port was re-named as Deendayal Port. Besides, many airports have also been named after the great national leaders in India.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Malayalam film CHURULI being exhibited through OTT platform is not the certified version: CBFC regional officer
Central Board of Film Certification  Thiruvananthapuram regional officer Smt. Parvathy V informed that the Malayalam feature film CHURULI which is being exhibited via OTT platform Sony Live is not the certified version of the film. The Malayalam feature film titled CHURULI was certified A  with suitable excisions/modifications by CBFC via certificate no. DlLt3l6/2021-THl dated 18.11.2O21 after exercising due diligence in accordance with the Cinematograph Act, 1952, Cinematograph Certification Rules, 1983 and guidelines issued by the Government of India.
The CBFC has informed that it has received complaints from general public that speculations are rampant in media  pertaining to this film and misinformation is being disseminated.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Odisha and Chhattisgarh on September 22
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Odisha and Chhattisgarh on September 22, 2018.
At Talcher in Odisha, he will unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of work for the revival of Talcher Fertilizer Plant. This is the first plant in India which will have a coal gasification based fertilizer unit. In addition to fertilizer, this plant will produce natural gas, thereby contributing to the country’s energy requirements.
The Prime Minister will then travel to Jharsuguda, where he will inaugurate the Jharsuguda airport. This airport shall bring western Odisha on the aviation map of India, and facilitate regional air connectivity through the UDAN scheme.
The Prime Minister will dedicate the Garjanbahal coal mines, and the Jharsuguda-Barapali-Sardega rail link to the nation. He shall also unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of coal production and transportation from Dulanga coal mines.
The Prime Minister shall then arrive in JanjgirChampa, in Chhattisgarh. He will visit an exhibition on traditional handloom and agriculture. He will lay the foundation stone for national highway projects, and the Pendra-Anuppur 3rd railway line. He will address the gathering.
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Chief of The Air Staff to Egypt
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff is on a bilateral goodwill visit to Egypt from 24 to 28 Dec 2019.
The Chief of Air Staff is scheduled to visit various operational and training establishments of the Egyptian Air Force and also interact with senior officials of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
The visit would provide an impetus towards enhancing defence cooperation between the two Air Forces as well as strengthening the long standing bilateral relations between India and Egypt.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Involvement of Private Sector in Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Mission Vatsalya Scheme is a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals . It lays emphasis on child rights, advocacy and awareness along with strengthening of the juvenile justice care and protection system with the motto to 'leave no child behind'. The Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 provisions and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 form the basic framework for implementation of the Mission. Funds under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme are released according to the requirements and demands made by the States/UTs.
The Scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme in partnership with State Governments and UT Administrations to support the States and UTs in universalizing access and improving quality of services across the country. The fund sharing pattern is in the ratio of 60:40 between Centre and State & Union Territories with Legislature respectively. The fund sharing pattern between Centre and State is in the ratio of 90:10 for the North-Eastern States viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura and two Himalayan States viz. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and UT of Jammu and Kashmir. For Union Territories without Legislature, it is 100% central share.
Mission Vatsalya scheme supports the children through Non-Institutional Care under Private Aided Sponsorship wherein interested sponsors  can provide assistance to children in difficult circumstances. The District Magistrates take measures to encourage individuals or Public/ Private Sector Organisations to sponsor a child or a group of children or an Institution. Such arrangements are subject to stipulations as per the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015, and Rules thereof.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of 89.6% of equity shareholding of Gangavaram Port Limited by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of 89.6% of equity shareholding of Gangavaram Port Limited  by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Limited  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, on 13th April 2021.
The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of 89.6% of the shareholding in GPL  by APSEZ.
APSEZ is an integrated port infrastructure services provider currently present across 11 domestic ports in six maritime states of Gujarat, Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. APSEZ manages the complete logistics chain .
GPL is engaged to own, develop and operate the deep-water port at Gangavaram, Andhra Pradesh, pursuant to a concession agreement on Build-Own-Operate-Transfer basis with Government of Andhra Pradesh for a concession period of thirty years from the date of commercial operations and entitled for a further period of 20 years .
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Special Service and Features
Regional Dak Adalat of Central Postal Region
Kochi: June 09, 2023
The Regional Dak Adalat of Central Postal Region of Kerala Circle  for the 2nd Quarter of 2023 is proposed to be held online on 21.06.2023 via Google Meet Platform at 11 am.
The complaints pertaining to the Post Offices under Central Region, Kochi - 682020  will be taken up in the Adalat and will cover matters relating to postal services including counter services, savings Bank, money orders etc.
Those who wish to file any complaint/petition before the Dak Adalat may please send their complaints/ suggestions to the email-ids - adpgcr.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com or pmgcr.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com titled "Regional Dak Adalat: June 2023" or by post addressed to Smt. V Ambily, Assistant Director [PG], 0/o the Postmaster General, Central Region, Kochi - 682020. The mobile number and email id of the applicant to be clearly specified in the complaint.
Complaints should reach the above email id/address on or before 15.06.2023. Complaints/Suggestions taken up in the previous Adalats will not be entertained. The Google meet ID will be intimated directly to the applicant by email.
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Ministry of Railways
Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav assumes charge as Chairman, Railway Board on reappointment for a period of one year
Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, IRSEE  has assumed charge today on 01.01.2020 after being reappointed as Chairman, Railway Board, in the rank of Ex-Officio Principal Secretary to Government of India. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet  has approved re-employment of Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav as Chairman, Railway Board for a period of one year w.e.f 01.01.2020.
Earlier, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav was appointed as Chairman, Railway Board  and ex-officio Principal Secretary to Govt. of India on 01.01.2019. Prior to this assignment, Shri Yadav had worked as General Manager, South Central Railway.
His academic qualifications including a Masters Degree in Business Administration –MBA  from La Trobe University, Australia and a Bachelors Degree in Engineering  from Allahabad University, Uttar Pradesh. He holds immense experience in the fields of Project Management, General Management, Industrial Policy Formulation, Foreign Collaboration & Foreign Direct Investment, Management of Sector Specific International Technical Programmes and Co-ordination of World Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency  Funding.
During the course of his illustrious career, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav held several important executive and managerial positions on Indian Railways and on deputation to various Organizations. In Indian Railways, his assignments included serving as Chief Electrical Engineer, Planning/Traction Distribution, Northern Railway; Divisional Railway Manager, Lucknow Division, North Eastern Railway and Additional Divisional Railway Manager , Delhi Division, Northern Railway.
Amongst the assignments he held on deputation are – Executive Director, Railway Electrification Projects, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited , New Delhi; Group General Manager , Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited; Project Director, International Centre for Advancement of Manufacturing Technology at United Nations Industrial Development Organization ; he was also Director, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Industry, Government of India.
He also held an important foreign assignment as Deputy Manager , IRCON at Turkey, where he was instrumental in planning, execution and commissioning of Railway Electrification Project for Turkish Railway.
Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav is recipient of the first ever “Best Transformation Initiative Award” of the Ministry of Railways.
Prime Minister's Office
PM releases the book “Judicial Reforms – Recent Global Trends” and presents the first copy to the President
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released the book “Judicial Reforms – Recent Global Trends” and presented the first copy to President Pranab Mukherjee.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that India has to keep pace with changing technology, and the new, interdependent global order. He said India has the opportunity to play a key global role. In order to do so, it must adapt fast to these rapid changes, through framing of appropriate policies.
The Prime Minister recalled that he had promised to repeal one law a day, and till date, the Union Government has repealed about 1200 laws. He said efficient governance can lessen the burden of the judiciary.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
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Digitisation of High Court records
A sub-committee was constituted by eCommittee, Supreme Court of India for preparing a Digital Preservation Standard Operating Procedure  for scanning, storage, retrieval, digitization of court records and preservation of legacy data of the judiciary. The SOP was approved in its full body meeting by eCommittee, Supreme Court of India under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud on 21st October 2022. As per the details given in SOP, the quantumof data pertaining to digitisation of High Court records is enclosed at Annexure I.
The phase II of the project is nearing its completion and DPR for e-Courts Phase III has been finalized and approved by eCommittee, Supreme Court of India on 21st October 2022 wherein there is a provision of digitization of entire court record including legacy data. The meeting of the Expenditure Finance Committee  to consider the DPR of eCourts Phase III was held on 23.02.2023 and approval of EFC has been received. Other, requisite approvals are at an advanced stage.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan on cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing Memorandum of Cooperation  between India and Japan on bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies .
The MoC will contribute in strengthening bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding in the field of communications and will serve as a strategic initiative for India as Japan is an important partner with “Special Strategic and Global Partnership” status.
The MoC will help in cooperation between two countries in various fields like 5G network, telecom security, Submarine cable, standard certification of communication equipment, utilization of latest Wireless Technologies and ICTs, ICTs capacity building, Public Protection and Disaster Relief, Artificial Intelligence  / Block Chain, Spectrum Chain, Spectrum Management, Cooperation on Multilateral platforms etc.
The MoC will further enhance opportunities for India to get into global standardization process. Cooperation in ICTs technologies will help in strengthening ICTs infrastructure in the country. Cooperation in the development of future submarine cable networks and technologies will help in boosting connectivity of mainland India to remote areas. The MoC aims to promote human capacity building in field of ICTs and further development of startup ecosystem which will contribute in realizing the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat.